November 4th 2023.
The Spanish Coast Guard announced that more than 500 migrants had been rescued off the coast of the Canary Islands on November 2. Sadly, two bodies were found among those rescued from four boats off the island of El Hierro. Additionally, two more people died in hospital.
Women and children were among those saved by both the Coast Guard and the Spanish Civil Guard. The number of migrants who have arrived on the archipelago this year is close to the record-breaking figure of 31,678, recorded in 2006.
According to Spain's interior ministry, 30,705 undocumented migrants had arrived on the islands in the first 10 months of this year, a 111% increase from the same period in 2022. The milder and calmer seas since September have encouraged more crossings, although the journey is still dangerous.
The Canary Islands account for the majority of the 43,290 undocumented migrants who arrived in Spain by sea last year. The islands lie around 100km off Africa's west coast, making it the main gateway to Spain and the rest of Europe for people from countries such as Senegal.
In the UK, a group of migrant men have created a cookbook, which includes 38 recipes and stories of each author’s life. The 22 men, who are from countries of different backgrounds, describe their direct experience of the UK’s immigration system. This includes loneliness, exclusion, and homelessness.
The cookbook was developed over two years by GIANT, a support group for migrant men. Each week, a member would cook a dish from their country and talk about the importance of food in their lives and culture. This inspiring project shows the power of cooking to bring people closer together.
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